James Thurber was a prolific and beloved humorist, cartoonist, author, playwright, and journalist known for his quirky and relatable characters and themes. With his work most prominently featured in The New Yorker, James has left an undeniable mark on the literary world. As one of the foremost American humorists of the 20th century, this award honors his legacy.
Born in Columbus, OH, we are proud to host the prize in James' very own.
was a prolific and beloved
humorist, cartoonist, author, playwright, and journalist
quirky and relatable characters and themes.
with HIS work most prominently
James has left an undeniable mark on the literary world.
as one of the foremost american humorists of the 20th century,
we are proud to host the prize
James Thurber was a prolific and beloved humorist, cartoonist, author, playwright, and journalist known for his quirky and relatable characters and themes.
With his work most prominently featured in The New Yorker, James has left an undeniable mark on the literary world. As one of the foremost American humorists of the 20th century, this award honors his legacy.
Born in Columbus, we are proud to host the prize in James' very own.
learn more about james thurberJames' Work
01
Is Sex Necessary? Or, Why You Feel the Way You Do
Book | with E.B White
1929
02
The Owl in the Attic and Other Perplexities
Book
1931
03
The Seal in the Bedroom and Other Predicaments
Book
1932
04
My Life and Hard Times
Book
1933
05
The Middle-Aged Man on the Flying Trapeze
Book
1935
06
Let Your Mind Alone! and Other More Or Less Inspirational Pieces
Book
1937
07
The Last Flower
Book
1939
08
Fables for Our Time and Famous Poems Illustrated
Book
1940
09
The Male Animal
Play | with Elliott Nugent
1940
10
My World—And Welcome to It
Book
1942
11
Men, Women and Dogs
Book
1943
12
Many Moons
Children's Book
1943
13
The Great Quillow
Children's Book
1944
14
The Thurber Carnival
Anthology
1945
15
The White Deer
Children's Book
1945
16
The Beast in Me and Other Animals
Book
1948
17
The 13 Clocks
Children's Book
1950
18
The Thurber Album
Book
1952
19
Thurber Country
Book
1953
20
Thurber's Dogs
Book
1955
21
Further Fables for Our Time
Book
1956
22
Alarms and Diversions
Anthology
1957
23
The Wonderful O
Children's Book
1957
24
The Years with Ross
Book
1959
25
A Thurber Carnival
Play
1960
26
Lanterns and Lances
Book
1961
